Passengers generally appreciate the comfort and cleanliness of the buses, highlighting the spacious seating and helpful staff. The check-in process is praised for its efficiency. However, some reviews mention issues with seat size and occasional delays, which are often attributed to long-distance travel conditions. Overall, the service is well-regarded for its comfort and organization.
Cruz del Sur Arequipa Cusco recent customer reviews
My journey was randomly changed from 19:00 to 20:00 with no explanation, I was there at 18:20 so my timing wasn’t the issue. Furthermore my seat go unbearably hot from the side of the seat all the way to the feet it was terrible
2.0 out of 5 stars
Emely L.
Cruz del Sur was very organised and helpful. The only problem was that the seats were incredibly small and uncomfortable! I have travelled in many buses in Peru. All the seats have been larger than those
3.0 out of 5 stars
Carla R.
Efficient, comfortable and on time. Only complaint is please fire the person who thought it was a good idea to have a warming alarm go off in the passenger compartment when the driver exceeds the speed limit, infuriating!
According to customer reviews, there are mixed opinions about the comfort of the seats. Some customers found them shockingly comfortable, while others had difficulties sleeping during overnight rides. However, it's worth noting that seat number 6 should be avoided as it has a heater underneath that can make the seat extremely hot and cause overheating issues for personal belongings such as laptops and cameras. Additionally, some customers mentioned being disturbed by movies playing during their journey.
Oltursa Arequipa Cusco recent customer reviews
Seats are relatively comfortable and bus left on time. Lights were turned off immediately after departure even though it was only 8pm. A vent or similar was located directly underneath my seat, which emitted very hot air, making the journey extremely uncomfortable
2.0 out of 5 stars
Sam B.
DO NOT book seat number 6. Underneath the seat is a heater which makes the seat extremely hot. I had my bag beneath my legs and both my laptop and camera got extremely overheated as a result.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Frederick S.
Shocking comfortable seats. The overnight ride was a little rough, since it was difficult to sleep
Customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the service, mentioning that it was too hot and staff were rude. Additionally, there were complaints about broken chairs, a smell of gas throughout the ride, difficulty breathing due to heat, and even boiling water bottles. These issues seem to be consistent across multiple reviews.
Excluciva Arequipa Cusco recent customer reviews
Not very good… the air conditioning wasn’t working and next to my seat was something that was very hot I nearly burnt myself on it and it radiated so much heat that I was sweating for the full 12hr journey.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Lachlan S.
The seats were very nice, the heating was however very hot most of the night, felt like a sauna, and the restroom was quickly out of toilet paper
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wouter S.
My chair was broke coudlt sit normally when I wanted. Cpuld manage that but the chair was falling apart. There was a smell of gas for the whole ride and i could barley breath. And it was so hot my water bottle boiled.
According to 12 reviews, Superciva received a 2.5-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the value for money. Superciva ticket prices on this trip start at COP 52,241
Superciva Arequipa Cusco recent customer reviews
It was all very organised with the boarding. But the seats were very narrow and if the person in front declined their seat, there was almost no room for your legs. The bus was A SAUNA since the radiators by the windows were a million degrees. I felt like I was having a heat stroke. Would not choose them again.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Stine N.
The staff had no idea where i was supposed to go. I was there 2 hours early and the bus left without me because staff kept sending me to other terminal locations. I ran after the bus caught it and they refused to let me on. They took my luggage. The next bus left late and broke down and arrived late
1.0 out of 5 stars
Christopher D.
It was fine, bus was clean, seats were comfy, staff was helpful, movies were good. Only negative was that it arrived late to cusco and I almost missed a work meeting.
Passengers have expressed appreciation for the comfortable seats and safe driving, along with good luggage handling. However, some users reported issues such as non-functioning charging ports and air conditioning problems during their journey. Additionally, there was a delay in arrival time compared to what was stated on the ticket.
Transzela Arequipa Cusco recent customer reviews
Horrible, staff were extremely unhelpful and rude, there were hidden fees, no toilet paper in the toilet, heating constantly on the bus which made everyone dehydrated, awful experience
1.0 out of 5 stars
Daniel H.
The seats were very comfy but the heater was on and burning my leg for about 4 hours and felt like I was in a sauna. My charging port wasn’t working as well. There was no toilet role so I had to stop the driver and ask for some. As well the aircon above wasn’t working for most of the journey very disappointed.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Max G.
Comfy seats, safe driving, good luggage handling, and they gave us a little snack pack which was nice, but we did arrive an hour later than the ticket stated.
Based on 51 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Turismo Mer ticket prices on this trip start at COP 91,861
Turismo Mer Arequipa Cusco recent customer reviews
The heating was initially unbearably warm. Then after about an hour or so it was turned completely off, where we froze in -3 degrees temperature with only a thin blanket given to us.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Oscar P.
Comfortable and very good service, would use again
Based on 57 reviews, Econociva was rated 2.6 stars for this trip. Econociva ticket prices on this trip start at COP 29,959, with the trip lasting on average 10 hours 3 minutes.
Econociva Arequipa Cusco recent customer reviews
Compared to Cruz del Sur, this company do not even provided snacks even when it is such a long drive
1.0 out of 5 stars
Alexandra R.
The bus it self was nice, and staff too, but they where not on time and the trailer for the movies where on hours after the movie was finished. And that was annoying.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Pernille G.
Old bus, stopping every 10 minuts to let people climb in.. we lost a very long time waiting for nothing on the terminals. TV very very lound...
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Arequipa to Cusco by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Arequipa to Cusco?
The cheapest bus tickets from Arequipa to Cusco start from COP 52,241. The average price for this route is around COP 123,869. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Arequipa to Cusco?
The average bus travel time from Arequipa to Cusco is 10h 40m, covering a distance of 325 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 50m and is operated by Excluciva.
Which bus companies service the Arequipa to Cusco route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Arequipa to Cusco?
The earliest bus departs from Arequipa to Cusco at 7:00pm. And the latest bus departs at 9:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Arequipa to Cusco?
A bus trip from Arequipa to Cusco generates an estimated 8.110100000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Arequipa to Cusco?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Cruz del Sur, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 8158 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Arequipa to Cusco?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Cruz del Sur has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Arequipa to Cusco?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Cruz del Sur, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Arequipa to Cusco?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Cruz del Sur, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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The cheapest trip from Arequipa to Cusco was searched and found on Aug 26, 2026 with a price of COP 79,565
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You can expect to pay from COP 79,565 to COP 128,098 for a bus ticket from Arequipa to Cusco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at COP 79,565 which is on 2026-08-30.
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The cheapest trip from Arequipa to Cusco was searched and found on Aug 26, 2026 with a price of COP 79,565
